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Hire in United Kingdom
Employ in United Kingdom without opening an entity
Ubique-run Currency: GBP · Onboarding in 2 business days
Ubique runs its own legal entity and payroll team in United Kingdom, so onboarding, payslips and offboarding are handled in-house.
Europe · United Kingdom
Employer cost13.8% + pension 3%
Onboarding2 business days
Probation3 to 6 months
Public holidays8
Key facts from Ubique Atlas
What you need to know before you hire
Average employer cost13.8% + pension 3%
Onboarding time2 business days
Probation period3 to 6 months
Notice period1 week per year of service, max 12 weeks
Annual leave28 days incl. bank holidays
Public holidays8 days
Mandatory benefits
Auto-enrolment pension, statutory sick pay, statutory maternity and paternity pay
Employment law summary
How employment works in United Kingdom
Employment is governed by the Employment Rights Act 1996 and a written statement of terms is due on day one. Unfair dismissal protection starts after two years of service. Working time is capped at 48 hours a week unless the employee opts out.
Summaries are kept current by Ubique's local legal team and partners. They are general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed September 2026.
What Ubique does for you in United Kingdom
- Drafts a locally compliant employment contract in the local language and English
- Registers the employee with tax and social security authorities
- Runs monthly payroll in GBP, with payslips and year-end filings
- Administers mandatory benefits and offers optional local plans
- Handles leave, expenses, amendments and compliant terminations
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